Five Reasons to Choose Solid Shutters
Solid shutters have been around since Tudor times. In recent years they have been making a comeback - for several different reasons. The Bespoke Shutter Company are suppliers of solid shutters to homes in Hertfordshire, Essex and north and south London. Here we look at five key reasons to have them installed in your home.
If You Suffer from a Noise Problem
Solid wood shutters are excellent insulators – they are even better than the louvred varieties, such as café-style, tier-on-tier and full-length shutters, at keeping noise out. If you live on a busy street, close to a railway station, close to a restaurant or nightclub, or in any location where there is a large footfall during unsocial hours then these shutters could be ideal. Curtains and blinds are nowhere near as good at reducing noise pollution.
If You Value Your Security and Privacy
If your home has a window which opens directly onto the street, then you might have the problem of nosy neighbours and passers-by looking into your living room. Solid wood shutters provide a barrier against the outside world, and they are particularly good at deterring would-be thieves and burglars.
This advantage applies not just to homes but businesses too – for instance, solicitors’ offices and GP surgeries often deal with sensitive information which should be kept out of sight.
If You Want a Good Night’s Sleep
Everyone benefits from sleeping well, but this can be difficult if sunlight starts streaming into your bedroom from the crack of dawn, or if there is a streetlamp directly outside the window. Solid shutters won’t let any light sneak through, so you should be able to enjoy an undisturbed snooze.
If You Feel the Cold
Anyone who is susceptible to catching a chill in winter – or at any time of the year – should invest in some solid shutters. This is because all types of shutters are good insulators, keeping the cold air out and the warm air in.
If You Want to Restore Period Features
Victorian properties have stood the test of times, with features such as bay and sash windows, high ceilings and ornate fireplaces, all of which are still popular today. Many of these homes also originally had solid wooden shutters, although if these were made from a softwood like pine, they tended to deteriorate over time.
In recent years homebuyers keen to restore their property to its former glory – and add to its value – have been replacing them with solid shutters made from cedar or another form of hardwood.
Solid Wood Shutters from the Bespoke Shutter Company
The Bespoke Shutter Company supply and install made-to-measure solid shutters to households in Hertfordshire, Essex, and north and south London, including Barnet, Belsize Park, Muswell Hill and Putney. Our high-quality products, which also include café-style, tier-on-tier, conservatory and shaped shutters, are available in a range of hardwoods and finishes.
If you would like to know more, follow this link and fill in the online form, or call us on 020 3131 3155. We offer free quotation surveys to all our prospective customers.
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